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HJ51 CFV

1999 Honda VFR800 Fi

Yellow Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,323 mi
Last recorded44,323 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda VFR800 Fi27,250 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 CFV
MakeHonda
ModelVFR800 Fi
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 44,323 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 44,016 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 44,016 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2016 43,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Mar 2015 40,861 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 8 Mar 2014 38,817 miles

front inner brake pads worn

Pass 9 Mar 2013 36,157 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 31,863 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 27,954 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2008 22,817 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 22,698 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 22,693 miles

Clutch lever bent so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

How Reliable is the Honda VFR800 Fi?

Based on 104,414 MOT tests across 7,693 vehicles.

88.1%
Pass Rate
911
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
7,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,468
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 735
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 589
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 545
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 419
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HJ51 CFV is a 1999 Honda VFR800 Fi in Yellow with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Honda VFR800 Fi models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 27,250 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda VFR800 Fi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ51 CFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR800 Fi typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Honda VFR800 Fi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ51 CFV registered?

HJ51 CFV is a 1999 Honda VFR800 Fi, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is HJ51 CFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ51 CFV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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